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Strategies to Increase Kitten Fostering in Communities with High Shelter Intake

Read a recent ASPCA study that identifies barriers and opportunities to increase kitten foster volunteers in high kitten shelter intake communities.

Talking with Matt Bershadker, President and CEO of the ASPCA

Check in with Matt Bershadker, President and CEO of the ASPCA, to learn about his animal welfare journey and his thoughts on where the field is headed.

COVID-19 Animal Welfare Survey Offers View of Future Shelter Operations

A survey of shelters and rescues during the pandemic revealed challenges, lessons learned, and new approaches to help dogs and cats going forward.

Behavioral Rehabilitation of Extremely Fearful Dogs

Review research by the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center on the effectiveness of a behavior modification protocol that could reduce euthanasia in moderately to extremely fearful dogs, especially those from cruel and neglectful backgrounds

Download the Latest Shelter Planning Calendar

To help you optimize the possibilities every month of the year can bring to animals in your care, we've created this free, shelter-focused calendar.

The ASPCA Opens Animal Support Center in Collaboration with Oktibbeha County Humane Society

Learn about the ASPCA’s collaboration with Oktibbeha County Humane Society to open a first-of-its-kind facility in Mississippi.

Sample Script: Orienting Volunteers to a Culture of Feedback

Download this simple script to help with volunteer management.

Decision-Making Cheat Sheet

Learn how to prioritize your animal sheltering work by answering these simple questions.

Updating SOPs

Your SOP should be reviewed at least once a year by all staff, department supervisors and the director.

Writing a Winning Press Release

Apply these five pointers to all press releases you write to help ensure they are chosen over hundreds of others sent in.

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